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4.6 from 26 reviews

Decadent Chocolate Brownies with Avocado

30 mins
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free
by: Lindsay Grimes
February 16, 2018 (Updated: September 19, 2024)
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This is an overhead image of dark chocolate brownies with chocolate chips on the tops. The brownies are on a white surface and one brownie square has a bite taken out of it.
Chocolate Avocado Brownies are moist and fudgey, rich and chocolatey! They’re the perfect decadent dessert recipe you can feel good about!

I’m really big on brownies. In middle school and high school my friends and I would go on weekly dates to T.G.I.Fridays before we went to the movies. And, I know high school was a million years ago but…

If T.G.I.Fridays is still offering their brownie sundae. I strongly suggest you give it a go. I used to order it it every time, without fail. Because guys, that gooey brownie center? It’s what dreams are made of.

I like brownies. I’m not one to pick favorites, but brownies and chocolate chip cookies tie for my favorite desserts. Of. All. Time. There, I said it.

This is a stack of five brownies sitting on a white surface. More brownies are sitting next to the brownie stack against a white background.

A little while ago I made some chocolate pudding with some sneaky avocado in there. It was so creamy and silky smooth that it got me thinking… what other chocolatey desserts can I make from avocado?

Now, I know I have a few brownies on my site. Liiike these gooey brownies, or this brownie skillet, or these no bake peppermint brownies.

THESE brownies, though. They are so dark, rich, chocolatey, and DELICIOUS. They have a soft, cakey texture and are super moist. Also, super noteworthy: I offered my kids a brownie after dinner and my older son was SO into it. Like, ate it all.

These brownies are totally family friendly in my opinion! Especially if you have a little nugget that looooves the chocolate. Ok, let’s get baking!

If you want to browse recipes by flavor, check out these chocolate recipes, vanilla recipes, coconut recipes and peanut butter recipes!

This is an overhead image of healthy avocado brownies with chocolate chips on the tops. The brownies are on a white surface and one brownie square has a bite taken out of it.

Ingredients for avocado brownies:

  • an avocado
  • eggs
  • vanilla
  • coconut sugar
  • ghee (coconut oil or butter works too)
  • blanched almond flour
  • cocoa powder
  • baking soda
  • sea salt
  • chocolate chips

How to make these decadent avocado brownies:

Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor. Process until it’s completely creamed together.

Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor. Process until completely combined.

Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.

Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.

Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.

This is a side view of healthy avocado brownies with chocolate chips on the tops. The brownies are on a white surface and one brownie square has a bite taken out of it.

More brownie recipes to try:

  • Fudgey Oat Flour Brownies
  • Gluten-Free Cheesecake Brownies
  • Chocolate Strawberry Brownies
  • Homemade Brownie Brittle
  • Cosmic Brownies

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This is an overhead image of dark chocolate brownies with chocolate chips on the tops. The brownies are on a white surface and one brownie square has a bite taken out of it. Recipe
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free

Decadent Chocolate Brownies with Avocado

Chocolate Avocado Brownies are moist and fudgey, rich and chocolatey! They’re the perfect decadent dessert recipe you can feel good about! 

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.6 from 26 reviews
Prep: 10 minsCook: 20 minsTotal: 30 mins
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Servings: 9 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 large avocado
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ghee, room temperature (coconut oil or butter works too)
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
  2. Place your large avocado, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, and ghee (butter or coconut oil works too) in your food processor.
  3. Process until it’s completely creamed together.
  4. Add the almond flour (cashew or hazelnut flour works too), cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt to the food processor.
  5. Process until completely combined.
  6. Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to get the chocolate chips incorporated.
  7. Line a square pan with parchment paper. I used a 9×9 inch pan, but 8×8 inch will work too. If you’re using an 8×8, you’ll get thicker brownies and may just have to bake them for about 5 more minutes.
  8. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly.
  9. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and bake for 17 – 20 minutes until the top is set and it bounces back when you gently touch it with your finger.

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 15.3g
  • Sodium: 5248mg
  • Fat: 40.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 23.4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.9g
  • Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 4.9g
  • Cholesterol: 169mg
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  1. AvatarAmy says

    Posted on 9/3/20 at 2:32 pm

    I used monk fruit sugar and accidentally omitted the coconut oil and the brownies still turned out great!   Will make again!  Thank you for sharing! 

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/10/20 at 10:13 am

      Yay! I’ so happy they were still delish!! xo

      Reply
  2. AvatarChristele Kennedy says

    Posted on 7/8/21 at 1:36 am

    I have made these countless times and always double the recipe. I also add crushed walnuts to the mix as well as sugar free white chocolate chips. OMG just melts in your mouth. They freeze really well too. Thank you for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 7/9/21 at 2:01 pm

      Yay! I’m so happy you love them!! I need to try the recipe with some walnuts – that sounds delish!! xo

      Reply
  3. AvatarCharlotte Engerer says

    Posted on 8/13/23 at 9:46 am

    Love this recipe for a healthy sweet snack that is gluten-free and for its simplicity! Have added to my book of regulars! Thank you Lindsey!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes says

      Posted on 9/18/23 at 11:39 am

      Yay! I’m so happy you love it!! xo

      Reply
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